Texans’ O’Brien says conversations with Johnson have been ‘positive’

Summary of 4 articles · Updated May 16, 2014

“The conversations that Andre and I have had have been very positive about what we’re doing here as a team. Obviously, offensively, what we’re doing here,” O’Brien said. While O’Brien said last week the Texans’ new offense isn’t as complex as some have pr… (more)edicted, the coach acknowledged Friday the system “is not the easiest to learn for a young quarterback.” “I’m not going to comment on what Andre said,” said O’Brien, following the first day of rookie minicamp at NRG Stadium. The Texans have done their part by making the 32-year-old wide receiver understand they want him to spend his entire career with that franchise. That's why his controversial comments last week, when he openly wondered if Houston was still the right franchise for him, felt so out of character.

Texans coach says Johnson talks 'positive'

Rather than react publicly to Andre Johnson's comments earlier this week in which he expressed doubt about whether the Texans organization was the right one for him, coach Bill O'Brien simply spoke about the respect he has for the receiver.